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joe

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30th Nov, 2011 at 04:46:43pm

Hi guys

I filled the dashpot with 3 in 1 dashpot oil and the engine run fine, i then went to start the engine again and it wouldnt start i checked my dashpot and all the oil had gone so i refilled it and it started first time after about 5 minutes the oil had gone again and the same another 2 times.
I havnt had the carb apart yet but wondered if anyone has had the same problem before and would a rebuild kit solve this.

Any advise would be great
Cheers
joe


Brett

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30th Nov, 2011 at 05:39:25pm

3 in 1'dashpot oil'?
If its just 3 in 1 your using it maybe a alittle thin. Mine does it and my oil is thick as owt i have no idea why

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30th Nov, 2011 at 05:46:37pm

Yeah try something thicker.

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30th Nov, 2011 at 05:59:24pm

'3 in 1' evaporates

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Quarry Bonk

30th Nov, 2011 at 06:25:52pm

i mix mine 50:50 3in1 and 20w50 and never had problems with my n/a carbs. But you can buy the proper SU damper oil and its not expensive.

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Johnny

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30th Nov, 2011 at 07:39:44pm

i just use the engine oil. when its a bit cold its a bit slow to react. but when the engine bay warms up and the carb gets warm it soon picks up and runs sweet.

Amp

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30th Nov, 2011 at 08:12:47pm

I use 3 in 1 in my N/A, can't say i've ever noticed it decrease that rapidly, i.e. sometimes top it up once every few months if that!

Are you sure your just filling the centre shaft, rather than attempting to fill the whole area inside?


joe

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1st Dec, 2011 at 09:32:05pm

cheers guys
i will try something abit thicker then and see if that helps
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